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ACCA Accounts and Audit Apprentice - L7 Langard Lifford Hall Ltd

Are you looking to build a long-term career in Accountancy? Then look no further! Start your career today with a Level 7 apprenticeship with Langard Lifford Hall Limited and Kaplan. You will be gaining dealing with preparation of year end accounts and bookkeeping duties whilst working towards the ACCA qualification.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 03 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

    Salary range between £13,500 - £18.500, depending on experience

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.50

  • Expected duration

    3 Years

  • Possible start date

    17 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 7 (Master's degree)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000120595

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Duties include:

  • Preparation of year end accounts for sole traders, partnerships and limited company businesses
  • Bookkeeping duties including preparation of VAT returns on various accounting packages and Microsoft Excel
  • Preparation of management accounts
  • Involvement in statutory audit fieldwork as part of an audit team

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

ACCA Level 7

There are three levels including

Applied Knowledge, Applied Skills and Strategic Professional. Applied Knowledge helps you understand the role of accounting in the business environment, and develop the practical skills and techniques expected of an accountant working in business.

The area you will cover include:

  • Business and Technology Management Accounting
  • Financial Accounting

Applied Skills encourages you to develop a broad understanding of the role of accounting in business, and how to interpret financial information. The area you will cover include:

  • Corporate and business law (ENG) (LW)
  • Performance Management (PM)
  • Taxation (TX-UK)
  • Financial Reporting (FR)
  • Audit and Assurance (AA)
  • Financial Management (FM)

By studying Strategic Professional, you’ll learn advanced techniques, skills, and the professional ethics required of an accountant or consultant operating at a senior level. Once you’ve successfully passed you can apply to be a full member of ACCA.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Opportunity for secondment into payroll / tax departments
  • Opportunity to progress and be given more responsibilities in all areas of work

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Math (Grade 9/A* - 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 9/A* - 4/C) Essential

Things to consider

Benefits include: Salary range between £13,500 - £18.500, depending on experience 20 holiday days, plus bank holidays. Holiday days rise to 24 days once qualified Competitive starting salary, which will rise in line with regular reviews of both academic and work based experience Entry into the firm’s pension scheme Study package and support including day release for study at college towards ACCA qualification Cost of exams and annual subscription fees covered by the firm Flexible working scheme which offers a mix of working in the office and working from home once probationary period has been passed. (This period includes a lot of training / shadowing so not practical to work from home) Flexible working hours

About the employer

Langard Lifford Hall is a Midlands based proactive firm of qualified accountants and business advisors.

Employer

Langard Lifford Hall Ltd

Address

Lifford Hall, Lifford Lane, Kings Norton

Birmingham

B30 3JN

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Training

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Accountancy or taxation professional

Level 7 (Master's degree)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 03 Feb 2023